Archibald Campbell, Norfolk, Virginia to St. George Tucker in Bermuda, 1775 August 11
Scope and Contents
Received his of 11th and 25th. Did not write by Captain Hudson. Aunt Campbell delivers this, will visit in Bermuda. Expects Norfolk to be garrisoned with Regulars or Provincials, both equally disagreeable. Sent his father a late ministerial paper and Burgoin's (Burgoyne?) correspondence with Lee. Convention prohibited exportation of all provisions except corn. Feared agents were buying it for Gage's army. Surely was not meant to include West Indies. Hopes Congress will consider them Americans. Otherwise, they must trade with Canada and Florida and smuggle into the colonies. Billy Hall reports good school there, where self wishes Archie Campbell to be placed. His genius is dull, so recommends he study mathematics useful for a merchant as he will probably succeed Donald Campbell in Granada. Will forward letter to Governor Bruere's son in Boston. Hears Colonel Neilson will have Virginia regiment and command at Williamsburg. J. Hunter will live with self and accompany him to Bermuda. Since writing the above, the Convention has opened the ports until the 10th of September as Maryland would not come into the plan.
Dates
- Creation: 1775 August 11
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository